Thursday 30 June 2016

Summer Transfer Lens: Victor Wanyama (Tottenham).

By Ewah Chika.

As Tottenham fans jubilated following the announcement that Kenyan captain and former Southampton anchorman Victor Wanyama is the latest addition to Mauricio Porchettino's young and vibrant side, Southampton fans will feel hard done by the player's decision to move on after the club

Saviour Of Portugal, How Will Ricardo Quaresma Be Remembered?

By Ewah Chika.

It was Zig Ziglar who  once said that "Attitude is everything," and it seems the philosopher was referring to Besiktas and Portuguese international Ricardo Quaresma who has had a controversial and troubled career. To understand better how Quaresma has derailed, it is

Wednesday 29 June 2016

What Has Gerardo Martino Achieved With Argentina?


By Ewah Chika.

"I don't know if this is the last chance, but we have to take this new opportunity and grab it as though it is the last one.

"This is the fourth  final I've played with the national team and I would like someday to change history and be a champion," were the words of Lionel Messi before the defeat to Chile in the Copa America final on Sunday night. This is similar to the words of Argentina coach Gerardo Martino

Can AC Milan Build A Dynasty With Vincenzo Montella?

By Ewah Chika.

Clarence Seedorf, Filippo Inzaghi, Sinisa Mihajlovic and Christian Broochi are the names of the coaches that have been passed on by AC Milan since the exit of Maximiliano Allegri in January 2014.

Tuesday 28 June 2016

England's Steady Decline Under Roy Hodgson.

How Roy Hodgson Took England Backwards In His Four Years In Charge.

By Ewah Chika.

When Roy Hodgson was appointed by the English FA as Fabio Cappelo's replacement in 2012 a few months to the Euro's in Poland and Ukraine he promised to take the team forward but four years on he has done exactly the opposite taking the team backwards.

Tired, Jaded And Out Of Form, Wayne Rooney Needs To Quit The National Team For Good.

By Ewah Chika.

"It's disappointing tonight, but I enjoy and am proud playing for England.

"I'll be interested to see who the next manager is. If selected , i'll certainly be there," were the words of England and Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney after England exited the European Tournament after losing 2-1 to lowly rated and debutant Iceland on Monday night.

Monday 27 June 2016

Juan Antonio Pizzi: Scorned In Valencia , Champion Of America.

By Ewah Chika.


Criticised and scrutinised heavily by the Chilean press before the Copa America in USA, Juan Antonio Pizzi was highly tipped to be shown the exit door the same way Peter Lim sacked him after taking over Valencia in July 2014. Pizzi was appointed midway after the

Four Major Tournament Final Losses, Can Lionel Messi Still Be Considered The Greatest?

By Ewah Chika.

Eight Spanish La Liga titles, four Champions League, four Copa dey Rey trophies , five times Ballon d'Or winner (four won consecutively) is sometime almost impossible to achieve except of course you
are Lionel Messi. Compare these aforementioned achievements with three Copa America final losses

Edo September Election : Ali-Modu Sheriff Turns Himself To A Circus Comedian.

By Ewah Chika.

Edo State is the latest state to witness Ali-Modu Sheriff and Ahmed Makarfi's factious destructive fighting which had kicked off in Port-Hacourt during the planned but unsuccessful convention of the party where Sheriff was kicked out by the Governors of the party and the National Working

Skhodran Mustafi: The One Who Got Away From Everton.

By Ewah Chika.

"Goodison Park feels like home," were the words of Albanian born German defender Shkodran Mustafi in 2009 after signing for then David Moyes' side from Hamburg. Since leaving Everton , Mustafi has gone on to win the World Cup with Germany and play in the Champions League with

Sunday 26 June 2016

What Has Gerardo Martino Achieved With Argentina Since Takinng Over?

By Ewah Chika.


"I don't know if this is the last chance, but we have to take this new opportunity and grab it as though it is the last one.

"This is the fourth  final I've played with the national team and I would like someday to change history and be a champion," were the words of Lionel Messi before the defeat to Chile in the Copa

APC John Oyegun Gives Reason Why The Party Lost Sensitive Key Senate Positions.

By Ewah Chika.

APC chairman Chief John Oyegun might not be a popular politician outside his home state of Edo State but one cannot deny he was the chairman of the party leading to the April 2015 elections. Though he has not shown much brilliance in changing the fortunes of the party as he is accused of

Is Jorge Sampaoli An Upgrade On Unai Emery For Sevilla?

By Ewah Chika.

"I had a meeting with Chelsea's owner and he told me that I was the first option. I was about to be their new coach but then Antonio Conte appeared and it became a competition between us.

"It was him or me . I needed some time in order to improve my English, this kind of club doesn't give

Saturday 25 June 2016

Is Nicholas Osvaldo Fabian Gaitan What Atletico Madrid Really Need?

By Ewah Chika

When Nicolas Gaitan revealed that the Taca da Liga final against Maritimo which Benfica won was going to be his last game for Benfica, many people thought he was moving to the Premiership as he has always been linked with either Manchester United or Manchester City for some years now

German Bundesliga's Midfield New Jewel: Mahmoud Dahoud.

By Chika Ewah

With all media attention and frenzy surrounding Swiss international and former Borussia Monchengladbach  captain's (Granit Xhaka) move to Arsenal, it is surprising why the media has been unable to do the same on his more offensive and younger central midfield partner Mahmoud Dahoud.